Revised County Public Health Order to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Goes into Effect at 5:00 p.m. TodayOrder was Approved in Response to State Lifting Various Restrictions
This afternoon, the Montgomery County Council—sitting as the Board of Health—adopted a health order in response to Governor Hogan’s action earlier this week lifting many of the restrictions related to the pandemic. The order goes into effect at 5:00 today, March 12, with some capacity limits scheduled to go into effect on March 26.
The county’s order, including the Governor’s order from March 9, can be viewed at the following link:
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/Resources/Files/agenda/col/2021/20210312/20210312_1A-1B.pdf
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Montgomery County Council Refers Re-Zoning Bill to Planning Board for Comprehensive ReviewOriginal Rezoning Bill Could Have Limited Municipal Zoning Authority and Allowed Multi-Family Dwellings and
Increased Density in the Village
This week, Council President Tom Hucker and Councilmember Hans Riemer—who chairs the Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee—issued a joint letter referring the matter of zoning reforms to address missing middle housing to the county’s Planning Board for further analysis and consideration, and a further opportunity for public input.
In their joint letter, Council President Hucker and Councilmember Riemer asked the Planning Board to consider the concepts contained in ZTA 20-07, along with those contained in a ZTA drafted by Councilmember Riemer, as the Planning Board reviews potential zoning reforms. The letter further requests that the Planning Board transmit its recommendations shortly after transmitting the proposed amended general plan, referred to as “Thrive Montgomery 2050”.
For more information, click on the below link:
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=887
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MCPS Reexamines Boundary Study to Explore the Reassignment of Students from Somerset Elementary School to Westbrook Elementary SchoolTwo New Options Proposed;Second Survey Round Launched, Deadline March 14 MCPS is now considering nine options for the reassignment of students to address current capacity pressure at Somerset and Bethesda Elementary Schools by transferring some of the school’s feeder zones to Westbrook elementary. Option 1 and 6 would reassign portions of Chevy Chase Village to Westbrook Elementary. This includes homes west of Cedar Parkway.
Residents—regardless of whether you currently have a student in MCPS—are encouraged to respond to the MCPS Round 2 survey regarding the proposed nine options. The deadline to respond to the survey is Sunday, March 14 at 11:59 p.m.
Click on the below link to view information regarding the boundary study, a description of the options to reassign Village households, and a link to the survey:
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=886
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Grocery Store at The Collection Chevy ChaseOpening delayed until late summer
This week, Village staff reached out to the Chevy Chase Land Company (Land Company) to confirm the expected opening date for the new grocery store at The Collection Chevy Chase. Land Company officials advised that due to various factors, including COVID-19, permitting and construction delays, and some recent internal changes that the new grocer made to the store’s layout—the anticipated opening has been pushed to late summer 2021.
While rumors abound as to who the new grocer will be, the Land Company advises that they remain in a confidentiality agreement that prevents their disclosure. The new grocer should be announced in the summer.
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"Developing a Native Garden”
with Linda Rieger, Master GardenerVirtual presentation Friday March 26
1:00 PM- 2:30 PM
Do you have a very small garden, or do you have an acre? Do you have a deer problem? Do you want a four-season garden? This presentation will show you how you can develop a native garden no matter how big your space.
Click the below link to learn about the Zoom presentation from Master Gardener Linda Rieger discussing establishing your native garden:
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=889
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Burglary Suspect Spotted in the 5600 Block of Grove
on Wednesday MorningSuspect entered back yard and left via the alley behind the house
At about 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday March 10, a resident of the 5600 block of Grove Street discovered a man in his back yard. The resident was alerted when his dog began to bark, and when the resident looked outside, he saw the man in his yard. The resident said that the man had entered the yard using the gate that opens into the rear alley. Upon seeing the homeowner, the trespasser left the same way he came in.
The homeowner had seen the recent alerts from the Village Police Department containing photos and videos of a middle-aged burglar working the area, and the resident believed the trespasser was the same man; the resident called the Village Police right away. Village officers searched for the man without success.
Village Police are actively looking for this man. All residents are asked to keep a sharp eye out for the suspect and to call Village Police immediately if they see someone resembling the man. See the below message from March 1 to view video and still images of the suspect.
VIDEO: Attempted Home Burglary in the 5400 Block of Grove StreetSuspect appears to be the same man responsible
for a burglary on February 15On Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 8:36 p.m., a man walked onto the front porch of a home in the 5400 block of Grove Street. A security light popped on which appeared to startle the man and he turned away momentarily. A few seconds later, the man quietly opened the storm door and appeared to try to enter the home, but the main door was locked. The man then walked around the side of the home before leaving the area. The suspect did not enter the home. The homeowner discovered the prowler when he reviewed the recordings from his security system, and he notified Village Police right away. View the video of the Grove Street suspect at the below YouTube link:
The man captured in the video on Grove Street appears to be the same man who broke into a home on February 15 in the 5500 block of Montgomery Street. View the video of the Montgomery Street suspect at the below link (the man first appears at 19 seconds into the video): The two still images toward the end of this message were taken from the Montgomery Street video. The suspect is described as a middle-aged Black male with eyeglasses and a dark blue or black winter jacket with a hood, carrying a black backpack. Village Police are working with Montgomery County Police and Metropolitan Police detectives to identify the man. Village residents are asked to contact the Village Police Department if they see someone who resembles the suspect. Village officers will respond and investigate. Residents are reminded to activate their burglar alarms, install security cameras, keep their homes locked and request a house check whenever they plan to leave their home for more than 24 hours. |
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Updated: 3/12/2021
COVID-19 Vaccine InformationRegistration for Priority Groups 1A, 1B & 1C; Links to Information from Montgomery County and Updates from the State of Maryland
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Public Comments Welcomed on the Draft FY 2022 Budget
The Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers held a work session on February 22 to review the proposed operating and capital budgets for the fiscal year that will begin on July 1, 2021 and end on June 30, 2022, as prepared by the Village Manager and staff. The Board will invite comments on the draft budget and tax rate during its second public hearing at its regular meeting on Monday, April 12. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Copies of the budget summary and details are available on the Village website, and hard copies can be obtained at the Village office. Residents may submit written comments (c/o the Village office by email to ccv@montgomerycountymd.gov) in advance of the April 12 hearing.
Budget details can be viewed by clicking on the below link, which can also be accessed by clicking on the “Proposed FY2022 Operating & Capital Budget” under Quick Links on the homepage of the Village website.
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/387/Proposed-FY2022-Budget-CIP
To view a recording of the work session, visit the Agenda Center on the Village website:
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/AgendaCenter/Board-of-Managers-2
A report from Board Treasurer Mr. Gary Crockett along with a summary of the proposed budget will be included in the April issue of the Crier. The FY2022 budget and tax rates will be adopted during the Village’s Annual Meeting on Monday, April 19.
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Income Tax Return Reminder (MD Form 502)
Revenues received through our residents’ paid income taxes remain the most significant source of Village revenues. We need our residents’ help to ensure that all income tax revenue due to the Village actually gets here. This money goes directly to services benefiting Village residents.
Village residents DO NOT pay any additional income taxes to live in Chevy Chase Village. By law, as a municipality, the Village receives a portion of the tax you pay to Montgomery County. It is very important, however, that the State of Maryland knows to return this revenue to the Village. Consequently, please take special care to mark your tax return as shown below (if filing electronically, there is a character limit, therefore, you may have to use the abbreviation “Ch Ch Village”).
Please be aware that MD Form 502 features a separate political subdivision section located under your mailing address. When you complete your Maryland income tax return, remember to put Chevy Chase Village under “Maryland Political Subdivision” and include 1613 the “4 digit Political Subdivision Code” to ensure the Village receives our share of the state income tax (see below).
Click on the image below to see the full form. |
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Little Lending Library Needs Children’s Books
We are so pleased to have the Little Lending Library at the Village Hall. The concept behind this library is a book-sharing honor system in which neighbors take and leave books of interest for one another.
Unfortunately, the large supply of children’s books that once graced our library has been depleted. If you have taken children’s book from the library, we remind you to return them once your little readers have finished enjoying them, or leave others in their place. We want all children in the community to be able to walk or bike up to the Hall to check out a new book to enjoy, but our lending library will only work if we all agree to take AND leave a book for the next family to enjoy.
We are always looking for donations, so please feel free to donate a book or two today!
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2021 Board of Managers Election
Four Board seats will be up for election this spring. The current Board members whose terms are expiring in June are Gary Crockett, Richard Ruda, Linda Willard, and David Winstead. Mr. Ruda has decided not to run for reelection.
Any Village resident may run for a seat on the Board provided he/she is a qualified voter in Montgomery County, has resided in Chevy Chase Village for at least one year prior to the election and files the required Certificate of Candidacy and Financial Disclosure Statement in proper form. Board members serve two-year, staggered terms. If the number of qualified candidates equals the number of available seats, the candidates will be declared elected at the Annual Meeting on Monday, April 19, 2021 (the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.). If the number of candidates exceeds the number of available seats, a contested election will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021.
The Village Election Supervisors oversee Village elections, including receiving nominations to serve on the Board of Managers. Residents interested in running for a seat should please contact Election Supervisors Chair Mary Sheehan by email at msheehan246@aol.com so that the Elections Supervisors can begin to plan for the election.
To qualify as a candidate, an individual, including sitting Board members, must submit to the Village office a completed Certificate of Candidacy along with a Financial Disclosure Statement, at any time after February 1 (90 days prior to Election Day), but no later than April 1 (30 days prior to Election Day). Upon receiving both completed forms, the Village Manager will submit the Financial Disclosure Statement to the Village Ethics Commission, which will review the form within 10 days of filing for compliance with the provisions of the Public Ethics Code. Please note, however, that candidates are not certified to appear on the ballot until the Certificate of Candidacy and Financial Disclosure Statement have been reviewed and determined to be filed in proper form.
Forms are available online, at the Village office or by email request to the Village Manager, Shana Davis-Cook, at shana.davis-cook@montgomerycountymd.gov. For more information regarding the Board of Managers and its role and responsibilities in Village governance and Board elections, please visit the dedicated page on the Village’s website by clicking on “Board of Managers Elections” under Quick Links on the homepage.
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Chevy Chase At HomeAn Aging-in-Place Village
Do you know that there’s an organization in your neighborhood that helps seniors remain in their own homes safely when they need help doing so? Chevy Chase At Home is a group of neighbors helping neighbors. Volunteers bring needed support to members with a smile. Even, or especially, during this time of the Covid 19 pandemic, the value of an engaged peer community cannot be overstated.
CC@H offers a rich program of affinity groups, continuing education, socialization, and exercise – all currently via Zoom, which actually makes it easier for many to participate.
Please consider whether you, a family member, a friend or neighbor might benefit from the help and sense of community that Chevy Chase At Home can provide. We welcome members and volunteers. Visit https://www.chevychaseathome.org/ for more information and applications.
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New Rates for Compost Collection
Join The Compost Crew Today!
The food-waste collection program in Chevy Chase Village continues to grow as the community looks for more ways to be conscientious consumers. We recently hit a milestone of 75 households who are recycling their food-waste with Compost Crew. As a result of increased participation, the price per household for Compost Crew’s convenient food-waste collection will now be $16 per month for the standard size bin- a 20% savings from the previous cost. The monthly cost for the larger 12-gallon bins has dropped to $20/month.
Pricing for existing customers will also reflect the new rates. Compost Crew will be in touch with residents who are already composting to share details of the new rates. To sign up for collection services, or if you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact info@compostcrew.com or visit their website via the link below.
The Compost Crew Website
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COVID-19 Operations Modification and Reminders
Click on the below link for the latest directives on access to the Village Hall and the status of non-essential staff as well as useful links for up-to-date information regarding COVID-19:
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=810
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Join the Village Listserv on Groups.io
CCVillage (CCVillage@Groups.io), is the neighborhood mailing list (listserv) for residents of Chevy Chase Village. As residents continue to practice social distancing, CCVillage is a resource to allow neighbors to stay connected with one another other. For more information and to join, visit:
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=806
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Are You Prepared?
It is important to be prepared for local weather emergencies. In order the assist residents in their preparedness, the Village in partnership with the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) offer a number of helpful tools, plans and free alerts to assist and keep you informed. Click on the below link to view this information:
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=813
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Emergency Contact SheetEMERGENCY - 911
Chevy Chase Village Police
Non Emergency/24hrs - 301-654-7300
Montgomery County Police
Non Emergency/24hrs - 301-279-8000
Bethesda - Chevy Chase Rescue Squad - 301-652-0077
Chevy Chase Fire Dept
(Opposite Columbia Country Club) - 240-773-4707
Bethesda Fire Dept
(Wisconsin Ave and Bradley Blvd) - 240-773-4706
National Capital Poison Center
(George Washington University Hospital) - 800-222-1222
Utilities
Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO)
Emergency-Live wires down, power failure - 877-737-2662 Customer Service - 202-833-7500
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Emergency - 301-206-4002
Complaints, Leaks, Information - 301-206-4001
Washington Gas Emergency - 703-750-1400
Information & Customer Service - 703-750-1000
Comcast - 800-934-6489
Verizon - 800-837-4966
**A cut out sheet is also located on page two of the January 2019 Crier.
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